Cross Halving Joint

Cross halving joints have a variety of uses. Cross halving joints are used when horizontal members cross vertical members, examples of these include, used in windows, furniture, box dividers and framework. The joint can increase the strength of bond between two pieces of timber instead of simply nailing them together.

A halving joint can be taken apart in one direction. This is to pull one apart from the other as shown in the video. The joint is resistant to forces acting in a twisting motion.